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While we like to think that we're getting more civilised as a society as the years pass by, it's not easy to survive and thrive in 2019 - especially if you're trans. Trans rights have come a long way in the last decade, but there is still a staggering amount…
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There have been 45 deaths attributed to incels in North America alone. A curious subculture which harbours hatred towards women and wider society, it lends itself to a murderous mindset. On 23 May, 2014, a lonely 22-year-old uploaded a video to YouTube entitled "Elliot Rodger's Retribution”. The same day, he…
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More and more people in the modern world are considering polyamory, and what's more are being more and more open about their sexuality. According to independent academic Kelly Cookson: "It appears that sexually non-monogamous couples in the United States number in the millions. Estimates based on actually trying sexual non-monogamy…
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When you have a job interview, it's important to be prepared. Plan your outfit the night before (and don't choose a miniskirt and seven-inch heels.) Research the company in advance (and not on your phone while you drive to the office building). And most importantly, make sure you're on time.…
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As I ascend ever higher into my twenties, two things are starting to happen, and they're intrinsically linked. More and more of my friends are getting engaged I'm being sent more and more stag-do invitations This might seem like cause for celebration - and for my newly-betrothed friends I'm sure…
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Marriage is supposed to be the blissful union of two people very much in love - well, at least that's what we are all taught by our parents and teachers... But according to statistics from 2015, 42% of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce - which is a pretty startling…
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Rachael Fitzpatrick has been a lover of hiking and hillwalking since she was a little girl. But now, at the age of 28, she's decided to put a different spin on her rambling by stripping off and walking nude. Rachael, who hails from Melbourne in Australia, hasn't always done so, though.…
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Working in fast food is a pretty difficult and stressful job. While the huge responsibility of handing out people isn't quite recognised in the service industry, the people behind the food counters at any fast food joint often have to deal with difficult employees for long periods of time, and…
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They say that if you love something, you should let them go. It's life advice that I've taken with me through all the ups and downs of life, from breakups and professional failures, to death and loss. But nothing, and I mean nothing, has made it harder to follow that mantra…
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As we grow older, I'm sure a lot of us start wishing that there was a surefire way to look youthful for time immemorial. With people like Elle Macpherson in the world, though, it does make your wonder whether some sort of anti-ageing has been discovered, but only the rich and…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is often thought of as a minor health concern and, for many, an easy target for a joke - but it can have real substantial effects on lives, especially when treatment eludes those afflicted with it. It's also bound to be difficult to speak openly on the…
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It's almost a rite of passage, bringing someone back to your parents' house and having to make that split second decision the following morning. Am I going to blithely introduce this virtual stranger to my parents as if there is absolutely nothing at all strange or uncomfortable about the situation,…
